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Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2016

Accused Cop Killer Sues Fallen Officer, Indianapolis PD for Excessive Force

The man charged with killing Indianapolis Metro Police Officer Perry Renn in July 2014 has now filed a federal lawsuit against Renn, and the City of Indianapolis, alleging the use of excessive force. Major Davis II claims he was irreparably injured. He's demanding almost $7 million dollars in damages.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2016

Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida Death Sentence Process

Florida's death penalty sentencing process violates the constitutional rights of criminal defendants by granting judges powers that juries should wield, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2016

Combined Systems Inc. hires Director of Law Enforcement Sales

Aimee Barmore has been named Director of Law Enforcement Sales for Combined Systems Inc. She will oversee all U.S. and Canadian sales efforts in the federal and law enforcement markets.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeJanuary 7, 2016

Under the Microscope After an OIS

If, God forbid, you have to shoot someone on the job, here are some possible consequences you may find yourself enduring for the next several years, even though you may have been completely justified in your use of deadly force.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2016

Judge Rules Porter Must Testify in Trial of Other Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Case

Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams denied a motion by Officer William Porter's attorneys to quash a subpoena for him to appear at the trial of fellow Officer Caesar Goodson trial, the second of six Baltimore police officers to face trial in the death of Freddie Gray.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2015

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Police Shooting of Chicago Man

The father of Quintonio LeGrier, the 19-year-old man fatally shot by Chicago police as he reportedly charged them with a baseball bat over the weekend, has taken legal action against the city of Chicago.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2015

2 Women Sue Minneapolis Over Police Use of Force During Jamar Clark Shooting Protest

Two women who say Minneapolis police officers hit them with nightsticks during a Nov. 18 clash between protesters and law enforcement at the Fourth Precinct police station are suing the city, alleging excessive use of force and violation of their free speech rights.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 8, 2015

Officer to Get Over $155K from NYC After Exposing Arrest Quotas

New York City will pay out more than $285,000 and clear the record of a police officer who was repeatedly punished by NYPD brass for exposing arrest quotas in a Bronx precinct, his lawyers announced today.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeDecember 3, 2015

Self-Inflicted Wounds

There are times when "tactical language" may be the only thing some suspects respond to. But that doesn't mean profanity should be your default method of communicating with everyone with whom you come in contact.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2015

Video: Arizona Sheriff's Agency to Test Less-Lethal Pistol

The Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff's Office is the first U.S. law enforcement agency to adopt the Defenzia M-09 less-lethal handgun, which fires rubber bullets.

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